October is now officially music month in NOLA—here’s how to celebrate.
Walk around any neighborhood in New Orleans and you ’re bind to hear something that will hold back you in your track , whether it ’s coming from an iconiclive medicine venue , a gamy school marching dance orchestra , a 2nd line , or a street performer . After all , New Orleans is the birthplace of jazz , and home to multitudinous musician whose influence carry far beyond the city boundaries . People total from far and full to see resilient music , attend prestigious festivals likeJazz Festand French Quarter Fest , and soak up the musical history . From jazz and megrims to funk , zydeco , Gospels , hip record hop , and many other musical style , euphony is in truth woven into the fabric of the city .
In laurels of the city ’s musical heritage and to emphasise the grandness of the euphony industriousness to the local economy , New Orleans drawing card have designated October asNew Orleans Music Monthfor the first time this year . This celebration of the vibrant euphony tantrum is a coordinated effort to increase cognisance of New Orleans as a hub for euphony occupation , education , and innovation . It includes various collaborations between local organization , music festivals , and business leadership to promote the growth of the local medicine industry . As part of Music Month , the metropolis will hostNOLAxNOLA(September 28 to October 8)—a case of New Orleans euphony , artists , and venues — andNOLA MusiCon(October 24 - 17 , a conference for euphony professionals design to promote New Orleans as a destination for the industry .
Any prison term of year is a great time to catch lively euphony in New Orleans , but October is particularly packed with options , from an abundance of music festivals to a bit of regular outside carrying out that take reward of the cool weather . Take Music Month as a reminder to catch a show at one of the many iconic , bucket list venues around the metropolis like Tipitina ’s , Preservation Hall , Snug Harbor , Maple Leaf , Kermit ’s Mother - in - Law Lounge , and Vaughan ’s . Or get out there and see a regular weekly gig by local favorites like Rebirth Brass Band , John Boutte , Tin Men , Nayo Jones , Kermit Ruffins , Johnny Vidacovich , George Porter Jr. , and more . you’re able to always listen to local jazz and heritage place WWOZ for inspiration , and check out theirlive music calendarfor more nightly options around town .
Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival|Photo courtesy of New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation
While Music Month is designed to let visitors know about all the great live music happenings that locals already apply dear , the vehemence on find out live local music is a message everyone can get behind . Make a percentage point to see a show or wait on a fete and hold the musicians who keep the urban center moving and rifling . Here are 10 can’t - young lady display and festival that will help oneself you celebrate the spirit of Music Month .
Scatterjazz featuring Shannon Powell , Brian Haas , Rurik Nunan , and Rick TrolsenWednesday , October 4Mid - City ; $ 15-$18What serious means to immerse yourself in the New Orleans medicine scene than an out-of-door concert feature entirely extemporize sets performed by some of the city ’s top player ? Scatterjazz bring together different groupings of musician for unique evenings of “ wakeless carving ” at venues around the metropolis . This session at The Broadside features virtuoso drummer Shannon Powell , keyboardist Brian Haas , violinist Rurik Nunan , and fecund trombone player Rick Trolsen .
79ers GangSaturday , October 7French Quarter ; $ 15-$20The powerhouse jazz group of Big Chief Romeo Bougere of the 9th Ward Hunters and Big Chief Jermaine Bossier of the seventh Ward Creole Hunters take a leak for a truly foul phone based around traditional Mardi Gras Amerindic music . Their show at Toulouse Theater — with exceptional guests — is certain to be electric .
Le Bon Temps|Photo by Paul Broussard
Quiana LynellSunday , October 8French Quarter ; $ 25Stunningly gifted vapors and jazz vocalist Quiana Lynell compound her classical training with a Gospels upbringing to weave stories through song . She ’s execute with the likes of Nicolas Payton , Tank and the Bangas , Ledisi , Jon Batiste , and Herbie Hancock . See her at the elegant Jazz Playhouse on Sundays throughout the month .
Soul RebelsThursday , October 12Uptown ; $ 20Soul Rebels are on flaming these days ( even more than usual ) , collaborating with the likes of Wu - Tang Clan at Jazz Fest and with Rakim and Big Daddy Kane at Blue Note in NYC . While they certainly shine on the big stage , there ’s nothing like visualize them at their even Thursday nighttime gig at Le Bon Temps .
Crescent City Chamber Music FestivalThursday , October 12 – Sunday , October 22Citywide ; FreeClassical music in New Orleans is not to be overlooked . The Chamber Music Festival is celebrating its eighth anniversary with seven free concerts throughout the city . This yr ’s subject is Songs of the Earth . Enjoy collaborative works of sleeping accommodation medicine include the renowned Manhattan Chamber Players and Gryphon Trio , Canada ’s PM sleeping accommodation supporting players . Performances will take place at a variety of locations , from Trinity Episcopal Church to Urban South Brewery .
Photo courtesy of Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraisers
Dwayne Dopsie & The Zydeco HellraisersFriday , October 13Marigny ; $ 15-$20Head down Frenchmen to d.b.a . to see the flame blistering Dwayne Dopsie throw down on the piano accordion with his Zydeco Hellraisers . The versed venue and small stage means you could get up near and personal , and everyone will be on their animal foot , dancing to the zydeco rhythms .
Crescent City Blues & BBQ FestivalFriday , October 13 – Sunday , October 15CBD ; FreeThis festivity of the blue in Lafayette Square bring together top musicians from across southerly Louisiana and Mississippi . performer include Tab Benoit , Samantha Fish , short Freddie King , Shemekia Copeland , and lashings of others . But it ’s not just the music — this fest also features amazing barbeque in a range of regional styles plus trafficker selling handmade art , jewellery , crafts , and more .
GenerationalsFriday , October 20Uptown ; $ 25Indie service department - pop duo Generationals — Ted Joyner and Grant Widmer — return home for a show following the release ofHeatherhead , their 7th studio apartment record album . Catch them performing their magnetize synth sounds and buoyant guitar hook at Tipitina ’s .
NOLA Funk FestFriday , October 20 – Sunday , October 22French Quarter ; $ 45-$345The NOLA Funk Fest is a reveal party of sorts for the outgoing Louisiana Music & Heritage Experience , a museum dedicated to the preservation of Louisiana ’s robust musical history . It ’s also packed with performances from some of the funkiest local instrumentalist , symposiums , and a new exhibit titledI constitute My boot : The Music and Artistry of Fats Domino and Dave Bartholomew . performing artist let in Dirty Dozen Brass Band , Irma Thomas , Ivan Neville , Leo Nocentelli , Erica Falls , and many more .
Tremé Fall FestivalSaturday , October 21Tremé ; By donationCelebrate the music and solid food of this cherished historical neck of the woods , the sure-enough African - American neighbourhood in the area and home to some of the most illustrious musicians in the city . The event start out with a patron party on Friday night , with a full day of music and food on the streets surrounding St. Augustine Church on Saturday . The fest kicks off with a 2d line , and performing artist include Nayo Jones , Partners - n - Crime , and The Rumble . contribution ( and proceeds from the patron political party ) support the church building and the neck of the woods ’s music and ethnic group .
My Morning JacketTuesday , October 31Downtown ; $ 53-$103The Americana John Rock isthmus from Louisville has a blotto bond with New Orleans , having perform here many times . MMJ has tour with the Preservation Hall Band , seem on a Preservation Hall live record album , and headlined Midnight Preserves during Jazz Fest . They return to the Orpheum for what ’s sure to be an epic Halloween show to close out a month of incredible euphony .
